An overview of the music therapy professional recognition in the EU

Letule, N., & Ala-Ruona, E. (2016). An overview of the music therapy professional recognition in the EU. Specialusis Ugdymas / Special Education, 1 (34), 133-144. doi:10.21277/se.v1i34.252

Title:

An overview of the music therapy professional recognition in the EU

Author:

Letule, Nerdinga; Ala-Ruona, Esa

Abstract:

This article documents the development of the professional recognition of music
therapy in the EU. First, a brief history of the origins of modern music therapy in
Europe is presented, followed by more detailed analysis of the establishment of
training courses and professional associations across Europe. Second, the stages in
the professionalization process according to Ridder, Lerner and Suvini (2015) are
discussed. Third, the importance of the European Music Therapy Confederation in
promoting music therapy recognition in the EU is highlighted.